'Groundbreaking press conference' for Alexander Inn Thursday

Wednesday

Nov 13, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Representatives from the city of Oak Ridge, U.S. Department of Energy, Tennessee Historical Commission, East Tennessee Preservation Alliance, and Family Pride Corp. will convene at the historic Guest House, also known as the Alexander Inn, at 10 a.m. Thursday for a formal groundbreaking press conference for the Alexander Inn Senior Living.

Representatives from the city of Oak Ridge, U.S. Department of Energy, Tennessee Historical Commission, East Tennessee Preservation Alliance, and Family Pride Corp. will convene at the historic Guest House, also known as the Alexander Inn, at 10 a.m. Thursday for a formal groundbreaking press conference for the Alexander Inn Senior Living.

Family Pride Corp. has been working since May on rehabilitating the Manhattan Project era building, located at 210 E. Madison Road. The iconic building sat empty for many years, but has now been stabilized. It will be used as an assisted living facility.

Although the building will not be completed until mid-2014, the groundbreaking press conference is described in a news release as “a unique opportunity for neighbors and members of the media to tour the buildings.”

All are welcome to attend the press conference.

ETPA works to protect places and structures with historic or cultural significance in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties. It is governed by a board of directors with representatives from across the region. ETPA carries out its mission through a variety of programs and encourages community support through education and advocacy.